WNBA's 15th Season Delivers Increased Attendance and TV Viewership

--League Attendance Increases for Fifth Consecutive Season --

--ESPN2 Has Most Viewed WNBA Regular Season since 2005 --

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2011 – WNBA attendance increased for the fifth consecutive year and TV viewership on ESPN2 reached its highest level since 2005, as fans responded to one of the most compelling seasons in the league's 15-year history. The WNBA also formed eight new marketing partnerships in 2011 with several leading companies, including a landmark multiyear deal with Boost Mobile that made the company the WNBA's first leaguewide marquee partner.

The 2011 WNBA Playoffs presented by Boost Mobile, begin Thursday, Sept. 15, with all 23 possible postseason games available on ESPN2 and NBA TV. Information on game tickets and TV schedules can be found on WNBA.com.

Additional 2011 regular season highlights include:

WNBA Attendance:

- Capping five straight seasons of attendance increases, the 2011 regular season finished up 1.25%.

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Last week, Lauren Hill of Mount St. Joseph University courageously took the floor for her first college game, refusing to let an inoperable brain tumor keep her from achieving her dream – and WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne and Tamika Catchings were on hand to lend their support.